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Bomber 134

The two aircraft in this image were water-bombers, working on the huge fires in south-east Australia during late 2019-early 2020. The nearest aircraft, on the left, was a C130 with the identification "Bomber 134" and had come from the USA with its 3 man crew.

Memorialising its sad loss with its crew shortly after, three years ago on 23 January 2020, in a combination of huge fires, bad winds, and mountainous terrian. Brave men and a sadly remembered event. In the PiP, smoke from nearby fires at the time.

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11 comments

©UdoSm said:

Yes, they are taking a high risk...
15 months ago

Fred Fouarge said:

herinnering aan die brand,,ja daar zijn die bombers voor gemaakt--goede opname George
15 months ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Thank you for the information George. Very sad.
15 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Das liest man nicht so gerne,dass da auch einige ihr Leben verloren haben lieber George :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
15 months ago ( translate )

Nouchetdu38 said:

You were right to inform us about this sad accident!..........................
15 months ago

Ulrich John said:

A sad incident but worth to remember !
15 months ago

William Sutherland said:

Sad but excellent documentary shots! Happy Australia Day! Stay well!

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15 months ago

Pam J said:

THE EVIL IN HUMANS IS ONLY SURPASSED BY THE KINDNESS AND BRAVERY OF THE FEW OTHERS
15 months ago

Berny said:

very interesting but sad story, great images anyway!
15 months ago

Léopold said:

More heroes to add on the sad list....
14 months ago

Nora Caracci said:

hope they don't have to work now !
excellent series !
14 months ago